ESBG 2021 – SBUK Presenters: jeffrey hart
July 27, 2021
‘Straw and Mud – A Love Story’
Saturday 31st July 1440 – 1500 BST online (Zoom)
Jeffrey Hart is a builder specialising in natural materials to create high performance, healthy homes.
He is a founding member of SBUK and his podcast series, Building Sustainability Podcast , where he talks to designers, builders, dreamers and doers in the built environment is an internet sensation.

Timber Framing for Straw Bale Construction with Chris Hawker and Ben Nother
📅 **25 March 2025**
📍 **Online Event**
Timber framing plays a crucial role in straw bale construction, influencing durability, efficiency, and design. In this session, Hawkland’s Chris Hawker and Ben Nother will share their expertise, using their latest build near Ross-on-Wye as a case study.
They will explore:
✔️ The specific approach they have taken to constructing the timber frame
✔️ How their designs have evolved over the years
✔️ The reasoning behind their current method
✔️ A broader discussion on timber-frame vs load-bearing straw bale construction
The session will conclude with a Q&A, offering the opportunity to gain insights from two of the UK’s leading practitioners in timber and straw construction.